U.S. strikes gold in pole vault

By The Associated Press Published: Aug 6, 2012 at 1:53 PM PDT Last Updated: Aug 6, 2012 at 2:56 PM PDT

LONDON (AP) — Jennifer Suhr of the United States wins Olympic gold medal in women's pole vault.

Suhr won the U.S. track team trials in Eugene, Ore., in June for the right to represent her country in London.

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Pole Vault
Final

1. Jennifer Suhr, Fredonia, N.Y., (4.75), 15-7.

2. Yarisley Silva, Cuba, (4.75), 15-7.

3. Elena Isinbaeva, Russia, (4.70), 15-5.

4. Silke Spiegelburg, Germany, (4.65), 15-3.

5. Martina Strutz, Germany, (4.55), 14-11.

6. Holly Bleasdale, Britain, (4.45), 14-7 1-4.

6. Jirina Ptacnikova, Czech Republic, (4.45), 14-7 1-4.

6. Lisa Ryzih, Germany, (4.45), 14-7 1-4.

9. Becky Holliday, Penryn, Calif., (4.45), 14-7 1-4.